Sunday, December 18, 2011

MANCHESTER - Manchester United's only two hours at the top of the Premier League standings. Therefore, Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal managed to finish the resistance at Etihad Stadium on Monday (12/19/2011) early morning hrs.This victory, the City again topped the standings with two points of United. Roberto Mancini's squad collecting 41 points from 16 matches. Red Devils collect 39 points.City immediately took initiatives assault in the first half. A chance came from Aguero in the ninth minute. Unfortunately, Aguero still soaring kick from goalkeeper Szczesny.Two minutes later, the home team back to get a chance. This time, individual action David Silva in the forbidden box troublesome Arsenal defense. However, Silva is still soaring kick from goalkeeper Szczesny.Arsenal tried to get out of the pressure City. In the 17th minute, try harm Gervinho came home defense. But, hard kick can still be pushed over by Hart.One minute later, Aaron Ramsey turn young players who tried to release a hard kick from outside the penalty box. Hart again managed to save the City a good wicket.City back to get a ripe opportunity this time by Mario Balotelli. Once the control using the chest, the controversial striker is releasing a first-time shot, but still can be saved by Szczesny.The hosts continued to press the Arsenal defense. Nevertheless, Arsenal can still maintain a good defense. The result, the score goalless last until the first half is over.The new City broke the deadlock in the second half. Minute 53, Silva managed to break into the Arsenal goalkeeper. Balotelli kicks the ball gag harness, Silva mencocor Szczesny ball into the goal.Actually, Arsenal managed to equalize through a mainstay striker Robin van Persie. Unfortunately, the Dutch striker scored the referee disallowed it, because it had been in an offside position first.The Citizens back to get a golden opportunity. At minute 67, Zabaleta off hard kick from outside the penalty box. Luckily, the ball was greeted Arsenal's goalposts.The Gunners again get a golden opportunity. Try hard kick is released by Thomas Vermaelen. Unfortunately, the kick can still be pushed over by Hart. Practically, the score of 1-0 to survive until the fight was over.TeamsManchester City: Hart; Richards, Kolo, Kompany, Zabaleta; Yaya (De Jong 86), Barry, Silva, Balotelli, Nasri (Dzeko 86); Aguero.Arsenal: Szczesny; Mertesacker (Carroll 82), Vermaelen, Koscielny, Djourou (Miguel 48); Arteta, Walcott (Arshavin 70), Ramsey, Song; Van Persie, Gervinho.